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Old 08-04-2009, 12:21 PM   #1
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Default Bugs in my paint.

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Old 08-04-2009, 12:33 PM   #2
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:42 PM   #3
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Certain bugs (love bugs esp) will do that. There is a type of acid in certain bug guts that will "etch" into paint if left on for a long time. Anytime you get bug guts on your vehicle, make sure you clean it off as soon as you can. That's the only real way to prevent it from happening. At this point, a paint job is the only thing that will help. Sorry.
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Old 08-04-2009, 10:30 PM   #4
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Certain bugs (love bugs esp) will do that. There is a type of acid in certain bug guts that will "etch" into paint if left on for a long time. Anytime you get bug guts on your vehicle, make sure you clean it off as soon as you can. That's the only real way to prevent it from happening. At this point, a paint job is the only thing that will help. Sorry.
You can try a clay bar, it may help then a light buffing compound or cleaner wax. You're right about those bugs, I had one hit and left it on my blue reflective shield and now I'm missing the blue in the shape of a splattered bug!

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Old 08-07-2009, 02:45 PM   #5
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Have you tried fine rubbing compound (Dupont Number 7 polishing compound)?
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:37 PM   #6
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Not sure if it would work or not but have you tried Goo gone?
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Old 08-08-2009, 07:36 PM   #7
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I was afraid that if I tried rubbing it out, I might actually "rub it in."

It's only safe to use a rubbing compound when the surface is totally clean, no?
I would clay before compounding.
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